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Tickfaw is the name of a village and a river in the state of Louisiana. The village of Tickfaw has fewer than 700 residents and has no waterfront access. However, the Tickfaw River runs for 113 miles, crossing several states and ending in Louisiana, where you will find plenty of waterfront properties for rent.

Location

Tickfaw River runs from southwestern Mississippi to southeastern Louisiana and ends in the town of Livingston Parish. Waterfront properties for rent in Livingston Parish abound and are well sought after, especially during the summer. Within the town of Livingston Parish, a number of waterfront properties directly face Tickfaw river. The town of Springfield, Louisiana, also has waterfront properties over the Tickfaw River.

Private Cabins

Many of the properties for rent are log cabins. These are privately owned, rather than in a resort setting. Most cabins are set on spacious parcels of land and come completely furnished, with a deck or balcony overlooking the Tickfaw River. Many of these cabins also have boat docking available. Rental cabins can be found advertised on websites such as VRBO from Home Away and can usually be rented per day or week. At the time of publication, you could expect to pay $100 or more per night for one of these cabins.

When to Rent

Although waterfront properties are available year-round, flooding is possible during the tropical storm and hurricane season. Although the area around the Tickfaw River is outside the normal hurricane path, the towns do get hit by tropical storms, which can cause the river to flood and render some rental properties unusable or difficult to reach. Hurricane season lasts from June to November, so it's a good idea to call rental agencies in advance to ask about the river and how high it presently is. Winter and spring rains can also cause the river to overflow, so being prepared is key when renting waterfront properties.

Tickfaw State Park

The Tickfaw State Park is a 1200-acre park that borders the Tickfaw River in Springfield. If you don't want to rent private residences for your stay on the waterfront, the park also offers some cabins on the water, as well as the Lakeside RV Park campsite, right on the waterfront.

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About the Author

Tammy Dray has been writing since 1996. She specializes in health, wellness and travel topics and has credits in various publications including Woman's Day, Marie Claire, Adirondack Life and Self. She is also a seasoned independent traveler and a certified personal trainer and nutrition consultant. Dray is pursuing a criminal justice degree at Penn Foster College.

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